BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree is built for people who want to make films, build real skills, and find their place in the wider industry. You’ll learn by doing, explore different genres and technologies, and develop your own creative voice while honing your specialist talents. Our practice-based, industry-focused Filmmaking course enables you to develop creative and technical skills across a broad spectrum of filmmaking practices.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media | Department: Film and Photography | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course gives you the chance to explore a wide range of filmmaking styles, techniques, and creative approaches, from classic storytelling to the ever-evolving norms of today’s fast-changing screen industries. You will learn how filmmakers bring stories to life through image, sound, editing, performance, and collaboration, building both your creative understanding and practical skillset. Modules include Hollywood: Early Film to Blockbuster, Film Primer, Post-Production Fundamentals: Editing, Sound and Finish, Foundations of Filmmaking, Documentary: Theory and Practice, Film Festivals, Filmmaking Practices, Collaborative Practice.

Career pathways

The BA (Hons) Filmmaking course has an excellent track record for graduate employment. The course opens avenues for students interested in a wide variety of roles associated with film and across the broader creative industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for the moving image. A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain 28-24 points overall. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,220 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/5208b316-5004-4e9a-9f79-e46b489cf192/course?studyYear=2027

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